Discipleship
Discipleship Demands….
27th June 2010
This week is an X-citing week for our Church as we live out some of our Ashmore Uniting Church’s “Vision Values and Faith Goals” in our Children’s outreach ministry. Our values of Creative – outreach, Welcoming – friendship, Empowering – leadership, Spirit-led – serving, Transforming – people will be on display. On Tuesday 29th June our Church will be turned Upside down (or maybe…right side up…) as we reach into the community with our Xtreme Funday. I’m believing for 80 children to attend!!! At the time of printing, our registrations were ‘scant’.
We are partnering with The Ashmore State School Chaplain, Margaret Potter and some of our YWAM friends. This is why we are called “Uniting”, because we are always partnering with different people and groups as God leads us forward together on the Way – enriching community. (last week’s theme).
The Mission of Ashmore Uniting Church ministry with children and their families is to embed Christ’s love and teachings into the hearts of children and their families to empower and equip them as they go into the world. That’s a pretty ambitious task isn’t it? Each time we offer a holiday program to the community we are trying to make bridges and connections with people in our sphere of influence.
The Funday seeks to use the gifts of many people in our congregation working together to serve God by serving the children and their families who live in the local community and attend this local church.
There are many people who have offered to share in this great opportunity. It’s great to see so many NEW FACES stepping up to be involved. Some people who are not able to be here on the day of the event can help by cooking biscuits for morning tea, donating some money to assist families who can’t afford the cost. More importantly I’d urge EVERYONE to spend some time in PRAYER for the ‘ins and outs and the ups and downs of the day”. Pray that our Theme: eXtreme fun through eXtreme Jesus is experienced by all – leaders, kids, helpers and parents . Sharon Moritz (0407 649502) and I (Brad – 0409 261337) will be very happy to receive any calls or questions about the funday.
Next Sunday we will be inviting all who attended the Funday to come and share in Worship and a Sausage Sizzle after Church. Please come ready to CELEBRATE TOGETHER.
Our Gospel reading from Luke 9:51-62 is very challenging as it brings the stark reality of Christian Discipleship before us. On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus reminds his followers of the exacting demands of Discipleship. Jesus warns that to walk with him we must walk a narrow demanding way and be prepared for resistance and rejection. This is a sobering message as we reflect on our past week in politics and prepare for the responsibility of sharing the Gospel with the Kids and families in our midst this week.
eXtreme Grace through eXtreme Jesus…..this week….Rev. Brad Foote
